What is a minute (sidereal)?

A sidereal minute is 1/60 of a sidereal hour, measuring Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars, approximately 59.836 seconds in mean solar time.

What does month (synodic) represent?

A synodic month is the average time between identical lunar phases as observed from Earth, roughly 29.53 days.

Why convert minute (sidereal) to month (synodic)?

This conversion helps correlate Earth's rotational timing with lunar phases for astronomy, eclipse prediction, and lunar calendar calculations.

How to Convert from Minute (sidereal) to Month (synodic)?

Learn how to convert time units from minute (sidereal) to month (synodic), essential for astronomical observations and lunar cycle calculations.

Minute (sidereal)

Month (synodic)

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Minute (sidereal) to Month (synodic) Conversion Table

Minute (sidereal)	Month (synodic)

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Minute (sidereal) to Month (synodic) Conversion Table
Minute (sidereal)	Month (synodic)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps transform measurements of sidereal minutes, which relate to Earth's rotation relative to stars, into synodic months, representing lunar phase cycles. It is designed for specialized astronomy and lunar calendar applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in minute (sidereal) that you wish to convert.
Select the target unit as month (synodic).
Click convert to get the equivalent lunar time measurement.

Key Features

Converts minute (sidereal) to month (synodic) based on established astronomical relationships.
Supports precise work involving Earth's rotational timing and lunar phase durations.
Provides conversion tailored for astronomy, observatory operations, and lunar calendar planning.

Examples

10 minute (sidereal) converts to 0.000234519 month (synodic).
1000 minute (sidereal) converts to 0.0234519 month (synodic).

Common Use Cases

Displaying local sidereal time for telescope alignment in observatories.
Planning and scheduling observations based on lunar phase cycles.
Developing lunar and lunisolar calendars such as the Islamic calendar.
Predicting moon phases and timing eclipses for astronomy missions.
Coordinating astronomical observations requiring sidereal and lunar time correlation.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter mainly for astronomical or lunar calendar-related calculations.
Understand that sidereal time is not the same as solar time, so apply conversions carefully.
Keep in mind synodic month durations can vary slightly due to orbital changes.

Limitations

Synodic month duration varies due to orbital perturbations, causing minor inaccuracies over time.
Sidereal time differs slightly from solar time, complicating direct comparisons in some cases.
Conversion is specialized and not suited for everyday timekeeping or general use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minute (sidereal)?: A sidereal minute is 1/60 of a sidereal hour, measuring Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars, approximately 59.836 seconds in mean solar time.
What does month (synodic) represent?: A synodic month is the average time between identical lunar phases as observed from Earth, roughly 29.53 days.
Why convert minute (sidereal) to month (synodic)?: This conversion helps correlate Earth's rotational timing with lunar phases for astronomy, eclipse prediction, and lunar calendar calculations.

Key Terminology

Minute (sidereal): A time unit equal to 1/60 of a sidereal hour, used in astronomy to measure Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars.
Month (synodic): The average interval between identical lunar phases as seen from Earth, approximately 29.53 days.
Sidereal time: A measure of time based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars rather than the Sun.

Quick Knowledge Check

A sidereal minute measures time based on Earth's rotation relative to what?

The Sun

Fixed stars

The Moon

What is a synodic month used to track?

The phases of the Moon

Earth's rotation speed

Solar days

Which is a limitation when converting minute (sidereal) to month (synodic)?

Synodic month duration varies

Conversion gives exact results

Sidereal time equals solar time

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